MEC Insurance and Retirement
Your MEC Insurance and Retirement Committee is knowledgeable in present contractually provided insurance and retirement programs. The Committee also researches and recommends improvements in
present programs through collective bargaining, legislation, and any
other means.
Latest News / Recently Added
Eligibility Verification Update
January 30, 2008 - Our advocacy remains consistent in pressing management to dump the Eligibility Verification process that puts the benefits of your family at risk by arbitrarily deeming the verification you already have on file is inadequate. As of today, United has responded to our advocacy in part by agreeing to an administrative process prior to terminating the Health& Welfare Benefits and/or Travel Privileges retroactive to February 1, 2008.
Eligibility Verification
October 9, 2007 - While we continue to fight the outrageous call for verification of our dependants and eligibles in an effort to deny us medical and travel benefits, we encourage Flight Attendants to protect yourself and your family by complying with the request and utilizing some recommendations to help deal with the process.
Saving for Retirement
July 21, 2006 - How to get started on saving for retirement.
Aflac Local Claims and Benefits
November 30, 2005 - Aflac Representatives are available for questions about Local Claims and Benefits. Use the list posted on our website to contact the representative near you.
The Broken Promise
OCT 23, 2005 - A TIME investigation looks at how Congress let it happen and the widespread social insecurity it's causing.
The Pension Pincher
OCT 17, 2005 - Delphi CEO Steve Miller says that traditional pensions are anachronisms that corporations must fix in order to survive. Can he change how the auto industry provides for its retired workers.
Our Pension Fight
JUL 18, 2005 - AFA document explaining the background behind our fight to save our pensions.
Unprecedented Congressional E-Hearing On United Airlines Pension Plans
MAY 24, 2005 - Reps. George Miller (D-CA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) launched an online hearing regarding United Airlines’ decision to dump its promise to employees for retirement security onto the government. AFA Press Release >
Your Retirement Under Attack
April 19, 2005 - Employer-based pensions and Social Security are under assault--and unions and their members must take fast action to ensure secure retirements for themselves and all of America's workers.
Section 33.F. Short Term Disability Eliminated
March 9, 2005 - Section 33.F. Short Term Disability has been eliminated in the 2005-2010 Agreement. Claims incurred after January 6, 2005 will not be processed by MetLife.
Where state disability insurance is mandated: MetLife administers benefits for all employees working in the states of New Jersey and New York. Flights attendants domiciled at EWR and JFK can call the United MetLife Customer Response Center at the toll free number 1-888-825-3368 to request a claim form. Flight attendants working in Hawaii can call GAB Robins, 1-808-548-0231 MetLife's third party administrator in Hawaii, to request a claim form.
California - Call the state for information regarding eligibility and claims application.
Government Information
I&R Committee
Ellon Jarvis
Co-Chairperson
retirement@unitedafa.org
LOCAL ISSUES
For issues specific to your Council, please contact the Insurance and Retirement Committee Chairperson in your Local Council.
Medical DocumentationUnited Fax NumbersFor medical documentation to the Flight Attendant Service Center, obtain a fax transmission sheet for confirmation. Keep that log along with all records of conversations (who, what and when). As always contact your AFA Local Council Office if problems arise. |
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Family Medical Leave |
847-700-3084 |
Occupational Injuries |
847-700-9633 |
Absence Certificates and documentation for Medical Leaves of Absence |
847-700-9459 |
Pulitzer Prize winner Hedrick Smith produced a documentary for PBS Frontline entitled, "Can You Afford to Retire?", which includes an in depth review of United's pension default. Within the documentary, MEC President tells our story while the producer addresses the greater question of retirement security for all Americans. While you're at the webpage to see the video, we encourage you to take advantage of the many tools available for retirement planning.
Useful Forms
- Authorization for Inquiry
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